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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Robertson AP45
Autopilot
20220042/6/02
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NOTE! Simrad Egersund AS makes every effort to ensure that the information contained within this document is correct. However, our equipment is continuously being improved and updated, so we cannot assume liability for any errors which may occur. The information contained within this document remains the sole property of Simrad Egersund AS. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means, and the information contained within is not to be passed on to a third part
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Robertson AP45 Modification record MODIFICATION RECORD Robertson AP45 Autopilot Document revisions Rev. Written by Checked by Approved by Date Sign. Date Sign. Date Sign. January 1996 08.01.96 N.G. 08.01.96 I.K. 08.01.96 Th.H. September 1997 08.09.97 N.G. 08.09.97 I.K. 08.09.97 Th.H. October 1998 01.10.98 01.10.98 01.10.98 N.G. I.K. Th.H. September 1999 15.09.99 N.G. 15.09.99 I.K. 15.09.99 Th.H. June 2002 29.05.02 29.05.02 29.05.02 Document history Rev. Action/Changes/References September 1990
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Robertson AP45 Modification record IMPORTANT! An autopilot is a very useful navigational aid, but DOES NOT under any circumstance replace a human navigator. Do not use automatic steering when: • In heavy traffic areas or in narrow waters • In poor visibility or extreme sea conditions • When in areas where use of autopilot is prohibited by law When using an autopilot: • Do not leave the helm unattended • Do not place any magnetic material or equipment near magnetic or fluxgate compass used in th
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Robertson AP45 Modification record Simrad Robertson AS Egersund - Norway
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Robertson AP45 Autopilot Page I Table of contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL INFORMATION..................................................1-1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................1-1 System description.........................................................................................................1-1 AP45 Control Unit................................................................................
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Page II Robertson AP45 Autopilot Table of contents RI9 Rudder Angle Indicator ........................................................................................4-12 5. INSTALLATION .....................................................................5-1 Unpacking and handling................................................................................................5-1 General ..............................................................................................................
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Robertson AP45 Autopilot Page III Table of contents 7. TROUBLE SHOOTING .........................................................7-1 Fault warnings ...............................................................................................................7-1 Debug/Adjust mode.......................................................................................................7-5 8. SPARE PARTS AND DRAWINGS.......................................8-1 AP45 Control Unit..........................
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Page IV Robertson AP45 Autopilot Table of contents FIG. 5-8 AP45/FI100-40 FLUXGATE INTERFACE - WIRING.........................................5-8 FIG. 5-9 G40A GYRO INTERFACE CONNECTIONS........................................................5-9 FIG. 5-10 G40A PC-BOARD - SWITCH LOCATION.......................................................5-10 FIG. 5-11 CONNECTION TO G45 EXCITATED SYNCHRO TRANSMITTER.......................5-11 FIG. 5-12 CONNECTION TO GYRO EXCITATED SYNCHRO TRANSMITTERS ........
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Robertson AP45 Autopilot Page 1-1 General Information 1. GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction Today Simrad manufacture a complete range of autopilots for all types of vessels, from leisure boats up to advanced steering systems for merchant marine vessels. Our factory for these products – branded Robertson – is located in Egersund, on the south/west coast of Norway. The company’s involvement in autopilots began in 1953 with equipment for the North Sea fishing fleet. In 1982 the world's first micropro
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Page 1-2 Robertson AP45 Autopilot General Information 1. Magnetic compass with CD109 Course Detector 2. RFC35NS Fluxgate compass* 3. Gyrocompass (using optional G40A or G45 Interface Unit) *) For other types of Fluxgate Compass the FI100-40 Fluxgate Interface must be used. CD109 Course Detector CD109 is a magnetic sensor in moulded plastic which is mounted on the vessel's magnetic compass to transfer the heading to the control unit. RFC35NS Fluxgate Compass This is an electronic sense unit w
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Robertson AP45 Autopilot Page 1-3 General Information Junction units Except for a bigger cabinet, the J45S and the J45A junction units described in this manual are identical to the previous versions, J200S-40 and J101A-40 respectively. J45S Junction unit The J45S Junction Unit will operate continuously running hydraulic power units with directional valves as Robertson RPU3 or similar. The unit contains a printed circuit board with terminal block, fuse, galvanic isolated solid state output to swi
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Page 1-4 Robertson AP45 Autopilot General Information Rudder Angle RI9 Rudder Angle Indicator Indicators RI9 is an analogue indicator showing the rudder position at angles up to 45 degrees on each side of midship position. The scaling is 2 degrees pr. division. The scale illumination is adjustable by a knob on the front. The housing is constructed of painted aluminium intended for either bulkhead or console mounting. The splash proof construction is suitable for exposed mounting locations. RI35
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Robertson AP45 Autopilot Page 2-1 Operation 2. OPERATION OF THE AUTOPILOT General Fig. 2-1 AP45 Control Unit - front panel AP45 autopilot is operated by means of keypad push buttons on the front panel. To facilitate operation, the buttons are marked with text and symbols. The buttons are backlighted, activated mode buttons being brighter than the others. Course selection is made by the rotary Course Selector Knob. Course adjustments in steps of one degree can be achieved by the port or starboard
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Page 2-2 Robertson AP45 Autopilot Operation Any difference between course to steer and the vessel's actual heading will then be shown as a bargraph in the Information Display. One bar equals one degree. Rudder commands are indicated by an arrow in the lower left or right corner of the information display depending upon which direction the autopilot commands the rudder to move. WORK The WORK-mode is an automatic mode to be used under operational conditions different from those normally found when
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Robertson AP45 Autopilot Page 2-3 Operation ALARM The acoustic alarm is reset by pressing the red alarm push button. Alarm messages shown on the information display are described under “Fault warnings”, page 2-16. Parameter setting General The middle section of the AP45 control unit contains 4 push buttons and an Information Display. The display shows selected mode, deviation from set course, parameter settings and other user information. When RUDDER or WEATHER buttons are pressed, the display
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Page 2-4 Robertson AP45 Autopilot Operation These buttons are used to alter various settings. Each time one button is pressed, the value shown on the Information Display, will increase (+) or decrease (—) by one unit. The value is also shown as a graphical bar. If a button is pressed for more than two seconds, the value will automatically increase or decrease until the button is released. RUDDER When the RUDDER button is pressed, the Information Display shows selected RUDDER value. The RUDDER va
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Robertson AP45 Autopilot Page 2-5 Operation The PORT and STBD push buttons are for minor course adjustments, pressed once gives a one degree course change in the appropriate direction. In WORK- mode however, the buttons are used for manual rudder trim, and course changes can therefore only be made by the course selector knob. Navigating with the The AP45 has the capability to use steering information from an external AP45 navigator (GPS, LORAN, Plotter) to direct the boat to a specific waypoint
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Page 2-6 Robertson AP45 Autopilot Operation GPS satellite 00° ON TRACK 04° XTE =R0.01NM NAVIGATION NAVIGATION INFO DISPLAY INFO DISPLAY XT E WAYPOINT 3 WAYPOINT 1 New heading = 70° Heading =100° WAYPOINT 2 ALA RM ACCEPT CHANGE? R ESET 10MIN CHG 30° RES E T Y: RESET N: AUTO NAVIGATION INFO DISPLAY INFO DISPLAY COURSE DISPLAY Note! Steering through a route of waypoints with the AP45 allows you the total flexibility for automatic waypoint sequencing, but combines the safety feature of requiri
